Most Influential Explorer
The most influential explorer from Europe to the Americas was Columbus. I believe Columbus is at the top of a long list because he was the first explorer to find the Americas, even though he didn't know that he was in America. When Columbus came back from his journey he told the king that there was slaves and gold. So they started more explorations and soon other countries or empires started their own explorations and soon enough they set up colonies. Which as everyone knows eventually becomes the United States of America.
The most influential explorer from Europe to the Americas was Columbus. I believe Columbus is at the top of a long list because he was the first explorer to find the Americas, even though he didn't know that he was in America. When Columbus came back from his journey he told the king that there was slaves and gold. So they started more explorations and soon other countries or empires started their own explorations and soon enough they set up colonies. Which as everyone knows eventually becomes the United States of America.
Proclamation of 1763:
British feared more conflict with the Native Americans, so they said colonists couldn't settle west of the Appalachian Mountains and to keep colonists near the coast.
British feared more conflict with the Native Americans, so they said colonists couldn't settle west of the Appalachian Mountains and to keep colonists near the coast.
Quartering Act 1765:
Colonists were forced to house/feed British soldiers. They said they were there to protect them, but the colonists didn't trust them.
Colonists were forced to house/feed British soldiers. They said they were there to protect them, but the colonists didn't trust them.
Stamp Act 1765:
British taxed paper goods, cards, newspapers, etc. Tax was passed to help pay for the French and Indian war, so Colonists started to boycott their goods.
Townshead Act 1767:
British put taxes on glass, led, paper, and tea. It was considered a secret tax, but the colonists found out.
Boston Massacre 1770:
British soldiers shot and killed 5 unarmed colonists igniting fury with Boston and the colonies.
Boston Tea Party 1773:
In protest to the Tea act, members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped tea into the Boston harbor.
Intolerable Acts 1774:
Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party. They closed the port of Boston, placed Massachusetts under military rule, reinstating the Quartering Act.
First Continental Congress 1774:
12 of the 13 colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia in order to respond to Britain and King George. So they decided to boycott British goods.
Lexington and Concord 1775:
Britain were marching to Concord to seize the colonist's stash of weapons. Colonial militia were there waiting for the British. No one knows who fired the first shot, but it was known as the "Shot Heard Around the World" and the revolution began.
British taxed paper goods, cards, newspapers, etc. Tax was passed to help pay for the French and Indian war, so Colonists started to boycott their goods.
Townshead Act 1767:
British put taxes on glass, led, paper, and tea. It was considered a secret tax, but the colonists found out.
Boston Massacre 1770:
British soldiers shot and killed 5 unarmed colonists igniting fury with Boston and the colonies.
Boston Tea Party 1773:
In protest to the Tea act, members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped tea into the Boston harbor.
Intolerable Acts 1774:
Britain's response to the Boston Tea Party. They closed the port of Boston, placed Massachusetts under military rule, reinstating the Quartering Act.
First Continental Congress 1774:
12 of the 13 colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia in order to respond to Britain and King George. So they decided to boycott British goods.
Lexington and Concord 1775:
Britain were marching to Concord to seize the colonist's stash of weapons. Colonial militia were there waiting for the British. No one knows who fired the first shot, but it was known as the "Shot Heard Around the World" and the revolution began.
Battle Of Trenton:
Evening of December 25, 1776, Washington along with 2,500 soldiers crossed the Delaware and caught British and German soldiers sleeping and killed over one hundred men and captured another thousand. Not a single colonist died.
Battle Of Saratoga:
British wanted to take control of the Hudson River Valley to cut off the New England Colonies from the other ones. The British attacked at the Battle Of Saratoga and loss. It was a major victory for the American forces and a key turning point in the war.
Winter At Valley Forge:
General Washington and his Continental Army spent a winter at Valley Forge. It was extremely cold and soldiers did whatever to survive. They came out a better and more disciplined army.
Battle Of Camden:
The Continental Army attacked at Camden, when the British charged the poorly trained militia retreated, leaving the regular soldiers greatly outnumbered. The American suffered heavy losses, as the British army won another battle.
Battle Of Yorktown:
By the summer of 1781, the American troops managed to force the British army to Yorktown, Virginia. The French navy positioned themselves and began attacking the British forts. The British were trapped between the American and The French navy. The British Troops surrendered.
Most Significant Moment:
There were many very important battles, acts, and other moments that led to the American Revolution, but the most significant one was a document. That document was Common Sense. Common Sense is a document written by Thomas Paine, someone who was born in Britain, immigrated to America in 1774 and didn't go to school. The document talked about why the colonies should break away from Britain completely. It used forceful everyday language, influencing workers to attack the idea that the British King should rule the American colonies.
I believe this is the most important moment because the colonists weren't sure if they were going to go to war before Common Sense. After the document was published, people started to lean more to breaking away. It said that America was not a British nation and that American Independence would be a victory for humans everywhere. He also said that being part of the Britain nations would drag America into unnecessary European wars. Common Sense sold 500,000 copies in its first year and was the precursor to the Declaration of Independence, which was written six months later.
All in all this is the most important moment for the American revolution because it convinced people to break away from Britain. The document was 48 pages and was published anonymously on January 10, 1776. He told them that it was absurd that an island could rule a continent. Thomas Paine created the written revolution with his document. Common Sense will be forever known for its instruction, motivation, and revolutionary thoughts that were forced to the colonists.
Evening of December 25, 1776, Washington along with 2,500 soldiers crossed the Delaware and caught British and German soldiers sleeping and killed over one hundred men and captured another thousand. Not a single colonist died.
Battle Of Saratoga:
British wanted to take control of the Hudson River Valley to cut off the New England Colonies from the other ones. The British attacked at the Battle Of Saratoga and loss. It was a major victory for the American forces and a key turning point in the war.
Winter At Valley Forge:
General Washington and his Continental Army spent a winter at Valley Forge. It was extremely cold and soldiers did whatever to survive. They came out a better and more disciplined army.
Battle Of Camden:
The Continental Army attacked at Camden, when the British charged the poorly trained militia retreated, leaving the regular soldiers greatly outnumbered. The American suffered heavy losses, as the British army won another battle.
Battle Of Yorktown:
By the summer of 1781, the American troops managed to force the British army to Yorktown, Virginia. The French navy positioned themselves and began attacking the British forts. The British were trapped between the American and The French navy. The British Troops surrendered.
Most Significant Moment:
There were many very important battles, acts, and other moments that led to the American Revolution, but the most significant one was a document. That document was Common Sense. Common Sense is a document written by Thomas Paine, someone who was born in Britain, immigrated to America in 1774 and didn't go to school. The document talked about why the colonies should break away from Britain completely. It used forceful everyday language, influencing workers to attack the idea that the British King should rule the American colonies.
I believe this is the most important moment because the colonists weren't sure if they were going to go to war before Common Sense. After the document was published, people started to lean more to breaking away. It said that America was not a British nation and that American Independence would be a victory for humans everywhere. He also said that being part of the Britain nations would drag America into unnecessary European wars. Common Sense sold 500,000 copies in its first year and was the precursor to the Declaration of Independence, which was written six months later.
All in all this is the most important moment for the American revolution because it convinced people to break away from Britain. The document was 48 pages and was published anonymously on January 10, 1776. He told them that it was absurd that an island could rule a continent. Thomas Paine created the written revolution with his document. Common Sense will be forever known for its instruction, motivation, and revolutionary thoughts that were forced to the colonists.
Executive Branch:This branch is the branch where the president, vice president, and cabinet members are.Their roles are to enforce laws, make treaties with foreign countries, and appoint judges to the Federal and Supreme Court. To be in the Executive Branch, you must be at least 35 years old, be a natural born U.S. citizen, and prior to the election, you must have lived in the USA for 14 years.
Legislative Branch: This branch is made of the House of Representatives and the Senates. They both make laws and confirm or reject nominees for the Federal and Supreme Courts. To be a House of Representative, you must be 25 years old, be a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and live in the state you represent. To be a senate, you must be 30 years old, be a US citizen for 9 years and live in the state you represent.
Judicial Branch: This branch is made up of the Supreme Court, the US District Court of Appeals, the Us District Court, and the Criminal and Civil Courts. They must insure laws are constitutional. They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Legislative Branch: This branch is made of the House of Representatives and the Senates. They both make laws and confirm or reject nominees for the Federal and Supreme Courts. To be a House of Representative, you must be 25 years old, be a U.S. citizen for 7 years, and live in the state you represent. To be a senate, you must be 30 years old, be a US citizen for 9 years and live in the state you represent.
Judicial Branch: This branch is made up of the Supreme Court, the US District Court of Appeals, the Us District Court, and the Criminal and Civil Courts. They must insure laws are constitutional. They are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
How a Bill Becomes a Law:
A bill becomes a law by starting in either part of the Legislative Branch, Senate or House of Representatives. Then it gets passed down either in the Senate or House and then goes to the other branch. If it passes through that branch, it goes to the president, who can pass it or throw it out. If he passes it, it is a law, but if he doesn't, it goes back to the house and senate and if they 2/3 of them say yes, the Presidents veto can get reversed.
A bill becomes a law by starting in either part of the Legislative Branch, Senate or House of Representatives. Then it gets passed down either in the Senate or House and then goes to the other branch. If it passes through that branch, it goes to the president, who can pass it or throw it out. If he passes it, it is a law, but if he doesn't, it goes back to the house and senate and if they 2/3 of them say yes, the Presidents veto can get reversed.
The Executive Branch: Article II
Formal Qualifications:
-35 years old
-Natural Born Citizen
-U.S resident for 14 years
Salary:
President $400,000
Benefits:
-Receives $50,000/year for expenses and up to $100,000/year for travel
-Salary cannot be changed during term
-Free lodging at the White House and Camp David
-President and family receives finest medical care possible and personal protection(secret service)
-President has lane(Air Force One) and a personal helicopter (Marine One) at his disposal
Elections:
-Election held every 4 years
-President elected by an electoral
-Candidate with most electoral votes wins the election
Terms of Office:
-4 years=1 presidential term
-Constitution originally placed no limit on number of Presidential terms
-George Washington established a tradition when he stepped down after two terms
-1940:FDR became the 1st President to not step down after 2nd term-was elected 4 times
-1951: 22nd Amendment added to constitution limits president to 2 consecutive terms
Presidential Succession:
-1841: William Henry Harrison became 1st President to die while in office
-Vice President John Tyler set a tradition by declaring himself President
-1967: 25th Amendment turned tradition into law; says if Presidency is vacant, the VP becomes President and then appoints new VP.
-8 U.S Presidents have died in office
*William Henry Harrison
*Zachary Taylor
*Abraham Lincoln
*James A. Garfield
*William McKinley
*Warren G. Harding
*Franklin Delano Roosevelt
*John F. Kennedy
-1947: Congress passed the Presidential Succession Act which indicates the order succession to the Presidency
Line of succession:
-The VP
-Speaker of the House
-President pro tempore of the Senate
-Secretary of State
-Secretary of the Treasury
Major Roles:
1. Chief Executive
2.Chief Diplomat
3.Commander In Chief
4.Political Party Leader
5.Legislative leader
6.Judicial Leader
7.Chief of State
The Vice President
Qualifications:
-Same as president
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Serves as President of the State(only Constitutional duty)
-President delegates out many responsibilities to VP:
*Taking part in Presidential Cabinet meeting
*Helping with Diplomatic relations with other countries
*Advising and helping President make important decisions
Elections and Terms of Office:
-Original procedure for electing a VP was:
Electoral college members in each state voted for 2 candidates for President- candidate with most vote became President and runner up became VP
-After tie of 1800, procedure changed
*12th Amendment electoral college votes for President and VP on separate ballots
Judicial Branch: Article III
*No judicial branch under Articles Of Confederation
-State courts had sole authority over all cases-major weakness of Articles
*Judicial Branch created in Article III of the U.S. Constitution
-only 1 federal court created-The U.S. Supreme Court
-gives power to Congress to create any lower federal courts
U.S Court System Today
-Federal Court
-State Court
-Criminal Case
-Civil Case
*Federal Court Structure
-Supreme Court-Created by the Constitution
-Federal District Courts-Created by Congress through the Judiciary Act of 1789-act as federal courts
-U.S court of Appeals- Created by Congress 1891-act as federal appeal courts
1.District Courts
-Created by the Judiciary Act of 1789
-Federal trial courts
-Every state has at least one; more people= more district courts (GA has 3)
-Currently 94 district courts (w/ over 550 judges)
2.U.S Courts of Appeal
-Created by Congress in 1891 to help lessen the work load of the Supreme Court.
-Decide appeals from U.S district courts
-12 U.S Court of Appeals
-States are divided into circuits, or geographic judicial districts(Not every state has one)
-Judges serve for life-appointed by President of U.S and Confirmed by Senate
3.U.S Supreme Courts
-Only court actually created directly by the constitution
-Highest court in the federal judicial system
-Final authority in dealing with questions arising from the constitution, federal, and treaties
-Has both original and appellate jurisdiction
-90% of cases are appeals from lower federal courts
-Current size-8 associated justices and 1 chief justice
-Justices nominated by president of the U.S and confirmed by senate
-Serve for ¨life
Judicial Selection
-No formal qualifications for federal judges
-Federal judges serve¨during good behavior¨, which generally means for life
-May be removed from office through impeachment and conviction
The Supreme Court At Work
-Cases presented to the Supreme Court may be presented through
1.Writ of Certiorari- an order by the court (when petitioned) directing a lower court to send up records of a case for review
2.Certificate- a lower court asks the Supreme Court about a rule of law or procedures in specific areas.
1st Amendment:
*guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, petition
*means we have the right to:
* speak freely
*assemble
*address the gov.
*publish newspapers, TV, radio, Internet(press)
2nd Amendment:
*protects the right to bear arms, which means the right to own a gun
3rd Amendment:
-This means that we cannot be forced to house or quarter soldiers
-This means that the police must have a warrant to enter our homes. It also means the government cannot take our property, papers, or us, without a valid warrant based on probable cause (good reason)
4th Amendment:
-Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment;
-Protects people from being held for committing a crime unless they are properly indicted, (accused)
-You may not be tried twice for the same crime(double jeopardy)
-You don't have to testify against yourself in court(Self-incrimination)
6th Amendment:
-guarantees a speedy trial(can't be kept in jail for a year without a trial)
-an impartial jury(doesn't already think you are guilty)
-that the accused can confront witnesses against them
-the accused must be allowed to have a lawyer
7th Amendment:
-Guarantees the right to a speedy civil
-A civil trial differs from a criminal trial. A civil trial is when someone sues someone else. A criminal trial is when the state tries to convict someone of a crime
8th Amendment:
-Guarantees that punishment will be fair and not cruel, and that extraordinarily large fines will not be set
9th Amendment:
- All rights not stated in the constitution are not forbidden by the constitution belong to the people
-This means that the states can do what they want if the constitution does not forbid it.
10th Amendment:
-any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people.
Formal Qualifications:
-35 years old
-Natural Born Citizen
-U.S resident for 14 years
Salary:
President $400,000
Benefits:
-Receives $50,000/year for expenses and up to $100,000/year for travel
-Salary cannot be changed during term
-Free lodging at the White House and Camp David
-President and family receives finest medical care possible and personal protection(secret service)
-President has lane(Air Force One) and a personal helicopter (Marine One) at his disposal
Elections:
-Election held every 4 years
-President elected by an electoral
-Candidate with most electoral votes wins the election
Terms of Office:
-4 years=1 presidential term
-Constitution originally placed no limit on number of Presidential terms
-George Washington established a tradition when he stepped down after two terms
-1940:FDR became the 1st President to not step down after 2nd term-was elected 4 times
-1951: 22nd Amendment added to constitution limits president to 2 consecutive terms
Presidential Succession:
-1841: William Henry Harrison became 1st President to die while in office
-Vice President John Tyler set a tradition by declaring himself President
-1967: 25th Amendment turned tradition into law; says if Presidency is vacant, the VP becomes President and then appoints new VP.
-8 U.S Presidents have died in office
*William Henry Harrison
*Zachary Taylor
*Abraham Lincoln
*James A. Garfield
*William McKinley
*Warren G. Harding
*Franklin Delano Roosevelt
*John F. Kennedy
-1947: Congress passed the Presidential Succession Act which indicates the order succession to the Presidency
Line of succession:
-The VP
-Speaker of the House
-President pro tempore of the Senate
-Secretary of State
-Secretary of the Treasury
Major Roles:
1. Chief Executive
2.Chief Diplomat
3.Commander In Chief
4.Political Party Leader
5.Legislative leader
6.Judicial Leader
7.Chief of State
The Vice President
Qualifications:
-Same as president
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Serves as President of the State(only Constitutional duty)
-President delegates out many responsibilities to VP:
*Taking part in Presidential Cabinet meeting
*Helping with Diplomatic relations with other countries
*Advising and helping President make important decisions
Elections and Terms of Office:
-Original procedure for electing a VP was:
Electoral college members in each state voted for 2 candidates for President- candidate with most vote became President and runner up became VP
-After tie of 1800, procedure changed
*12th Amendment electoral college votes for President and VP on separate ballots
Judicial Branch: Article III
*No judicial branch under Articles Of Confederation
-State courts had sole authority over all cases-major weakness of Articles
*Judicial Branch created in Article III of the U.S. Constitution
-only 1 federal court created-The U.S. Supreme Court
-gives power to Congress to create any lower federal courts
U.S Court System Today
-Federal Court
-State Court
-Criminal Case
-Civil Case
*Federal Court Structure
-Supreme Court-Created by the Constitution
-Federal District Courts-Created by Congress through the Judiciary Act of 1789-act as federal courts
-U.S court of Appeals- Created by Congress 1891-act as federal appeal courts
1.District Courts
-Created by the Judiciary Act of 1789
-Federal trial courts
-Every state has at least one; more people= more district courts (GA has 3)
-Currently 94 district courts (w/ over 550 judges)
2.U.S Courts of Appeal
-Created by Congress in 1891 to help lessen the work load of the Supreme Court.
-Decide appeals from U.S district courts
-12 U.S Court of Appeals
-States are divided into circuits, or geographic judicial districts(Not every state has one)
-Judges serve for life-appointed by President of U.S and Confirmed by Senate
3.U.S Supreme Courts
-Only court actually created directly by the constitution
-Highest court in the federal judicial system
-Final authority in dealing with questions arising from the constitution, federal, and treaties
-Has both original and appellate jurisdiction
-90% of cases are appeals from lower federal courts
-Current size-8 associated justices and 1 chief justice
-Justices nominated by president of the U.S and confirmed by senate
-Serve for ¨life
Judicial Selection
-No formal qualifications for federal judges
-Federal judges serve¨during good behavior¨, which generally means for life
-May be removed from office through impeachment and conviction
The Supreme Court At Work
-Cases presented to the Supreme Court may be presented through
1.Writ of Certiorari- an order by the court (when petitioned) directing a lower court to send up records of a case for review
2.Certificate- a lower court asks the Supreme Court about a rule of law or procedures in specific areas.
1st Amendment:
*guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, petition
*means we have the right to:
* speak freely
*assemble
*address the gov.
*publish newspapers, TV, radio, Internet(press)
2nd Amendment:
*protects the right to bear arms, which means the right to own a gun
3rd Amendment:
-This means that we cannot be forced to house or quarter soldiers
-This means that the police must have a warrant to enter our homes. It also means the government cannot take our property, papers, or us, without a valid warrant based on probable cause (good reason)
4th Amendment:
-Protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures
5th Amendment;
-Protects people from being held for committing a crime unless they are properly indicted, (accused)
-You may not be tried twice for the same crime(double jeopardy)
-You don't have to testify against yourself in court(Self-incrimination)
6th Amendment:
-guarantees a speedy trial(can't be kept in jail for a year without a trial)
-an impartial jury(doesn't already think you are guilty)
-that the accused can confront witnesses against them
-the accused must be allowed to have a lawyer
7th Amendment:
-Guarantees the right to a speedy civil
-A civil trial differs from a criminal trial. A civil trial is when someone sues someone else. A criminal trial is when the state tries to convict someone of a crime
8th Amendment:
-Guarantees that punishment will be fair and not cruel, and that extraordinarily large fines will not be set
9th Amendment:
- All rights not stated in the constitution are not forbidden by the constitution belong to the people
-This means that the states can do what they want if the constitution does not forbid it.
10th Amendment:
-any power not granted to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people.
George Washington:
-Unanimously elected in 1789
-set precedences
-proclaimed neutrality in conflict between France and England
-farewell addres
-Unanimously elected in 1789
-set precedences
-proclaimed neutrality in conflict between France and England
-farewell addres
Washington's Inaugural Address:
-April 30, 1789
-Spoke about how he and the gov. were here for the good of the peopl
The Whisky Rebellion:
-Tax placed on distilled liquor
-Washington sent 15,000 soldiers to shut it down
-Showed the power of federal gov. to enforce laws
-angered farmer
Battle Of Fallen Timber:
-Battle between Native Americans and U.S
-Fighting over land in the Ohio Valley
-Treaty of Greenville ended the battle(1795)
-Gave U.S land in preset day Ohio
-Battle between Native Americans and U.S
-Fighting over land in the Ohio Valley
-Treaty of Greenville ended the battle(1795)
-Gave U.S land in preset day Ohio
Washington Proclaims Neutrality:
-France and Britain were at war
-Both sides wanted the U.Ss help
-Washington felt it was too soon and unwise for the U.S to engage in a war
-Created tension between the U.S and France
-France and Britain were at war
-Both sides wanted the U.Ss help
-Washington felt it was too soon and unwise for the U.S to engage in a war
-Created tension between the U.S and France
Washington's Farewell Address:
-September 17, 1796
-warned against making permanent allies
-warned against political parties
-warned against accumulative debt
-September 17, 1796
-warned against making permanent allies
-warned against political parties
-warned against accumulative debt
First Political Parties:
-Alexander Hamilton (Federalist)
-Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republican)
-Strict versions of the Constitution
Alexander Hamilton:
-First secretary of state
-Established national bank
-Leader of federalist party
-Shot and killed by Aaron Burr
-First secretary of state
-Established national bank
-Leader of federalist party
-Shot and killed by Aaron Burr
Henry Knox:
-First secretary of war under George Washington
-First secretary of war under George Washington
John Adams:
-First vice president of the U.S
-Second president of the U.S(one term)
-Father of the U.S navy
-Kept us out of war with France
-First vice president of the U.S
-Second president of the U.S(one term)
-Father of the U.S navy
-Kept us out of war with France
The XYZ Affair:
-John Adams sent a delegation to France to solve disputes
-Foreign Minister Tallyran sent 3 agents to ask for a bribe
-Adams gets word and referred to the agents as X,Y, and Z and kept us out of a war
-John Adams sent a delegation to France to solve disputes
-Foreign Minister Tallyran sent 3 agents to ask for a bribe
-Adams gets word and referred to the agents as X,Y, and Z and kept us out of a war
Alien Sedition Acts:
-Designed to stop people from speaking out about the gov.
-Citizenship got changed from 5 years to 14 to become a citizen
-Hurt the federalist party
-Designed to stop people from speaking out about the gov.
-Citizenship got changed from 5 years to 14 to become a citizen
-Hurt the federalist party
The Election of !796:
-First election between 2 political parties
-John Adams won election
-First election between 2 political parties
-John Adams won election
The Election of 1800:
-Thomas Jefferson v.s Aaron Burr
-Aaron Burr was one vote away from winning
-House of Reps. chose Jefferson because Alexander Hamilton told them to
-Led to passing of the 12th amendment
-First time in history the House chose the president
-Thomas Jefferson v.s Aaron Burr
-Aaron Burr was one vote away from winning
-House of Reps. chose Jefferson because Alexander Hamilton told them to
-Led to passing of the 12th amendment
-First time in history the House chose the president
Thomas Jefferson:
-First secretary of state
-Second vice president
-third president
-First secretary of state
-Second vice president
-third president
Marbury V. Madison:
-John Adams appointed a bunch of judges at midnight of his last day in office
-Jefferson told James Madison not to deliver the commissions
-Marbury was one of the judges and sued for his job
-Established judicial review for the supreme court
-John Adams appointed a bunch of judges at midnight of his last day in office
-Jefferson told James Madison not to deliver the commissions
-Marbury was one of the judges and sued for his job
-Established judicial review for the supreme court
Zebulan Pike:
-Gave Americans first detail description of great plains and rocky mountains
-Gave Americans first detail description of great plains and rocky mountains
Battle of Tippecanoe:
-William Henry Harrison vs. Tecumsa
-U.S won and gained land
-William Henry Harrison gained positive reputation
-William Henry Harrison vs. Tecumsa
-U.S won and gained land
-William Henry Harrison gained positive reputation
Adams Onis Treaty:
-Treaty between Spain and U.S
-U.S gained land. present day Florida
-Treaty between Spain and U.S
-U.S gained land. present day Florida
Age Of Enlightenment:
-Art- started to paint portraits, American heroes, and American battles
-Music-patriotic American theme
-Religion-religious revival
-Literature-began using American characters and settings
-Art- started to paint portraits, American heroes, and American battles
-Music-patriotic American theme
-Religion-religious revival
-Literature-began using American characters and settings
Louisiana Purchase:
-France surprisingly put the Louisiana area for sale
-Jefferson believes the purchase without congressional consent was unconstitutional
-Used treaty making powers to buy the land
-payed $15,000,000 to double size of U.S
-France surprisingly put the Louisiana area for sale
-Jefferson believes the purchase without congressional consent was unconstitutional
-Used treaty making powers to buy the land
-payed $15,000,000 to double size of U.S
The Embargo Act of 1807:
-Made all exports illegal
-meant to harm France and England
-hurt U.S trade
-Known as ¨Jefferson´s biggest mistake¨
-Made all exports illegal
-meant to harm France and England
-hurt U.S trade
-Known as ¨Jefferson´s biggest mistake¨
War of 1812:
-U.S was angry about British impressment
-First time a president told congress to declare war
-White house was burned down
-Only time the president was under fire
-U.S was angry about British impressment
-First time a president told congress to declare war
-White house was burned down
-Only time the president was under fire
Lewis And Clark Expedition:
-Sent by Jefferson to explore Louisiana territory
-looking for a water passage through America
-reached the pacific coast
-Sacajawea was with them and saved them from Native Americans
-Sent by Jefferson to explore Louisiana territory
-looking for a water passage through America
-reached the pacific coast
-Sacajawea was with them and saved them from Native Americans
James Madison:
-Father of the constitution
-4th president of the U.S
-Most remembered for asking to declare war
-Father of the constitution
-4th president of the U.S
-Most remembered for asking to declare war
John Quincy Adams 4th of July Speech:
-Foreign policy speech
-stated U.S should stay out of wars we aren´t involved in
-Foreign policy speech
-stated U.S should stay out of wars we aren´t involved in
John Jay:
-Writer of the Federalist papers
-First chief justice of the supreme court
-Writer of the Federalist papers
-First chief justice of the supreme court
James Monroe:
-5th president
-president during the ¨era of good feelings¨
-famous for the Monroe Doctrine, which he did not write (John Quincy Adams)
-5th president
-president during the ¨era of good feelings¨
-famous for the Monroe Doctrine, which he did not write (John Quincy Adams)
Monroe Doctrine:
-Foreign policy decoration written by U.S
-Stated that Britain could not settle in the Americas
-Foreign policy decoration written by U.S
-Stated that Britain could not settle in the Americas
Jamestown:
-The first successful attempt for the British to settle in the new land (America)
-The first colony of the British Empire
-The capital of the colony for 83 years
Jamestown
-The first successful attempt for the British to settle in the new land (America)
-The first colony of the British Empire
-The capital of the colony for 83 years
Jamestown
House Of Burgess:
-first democratically-elected legislative body in the British American colonies
House Of Burgess
-first democratically-elected legislative body in the British American colonies
House Of Burgess
Mayflower Compact:
-A governing document signed by the settlers
-A governing document signed by the settlers
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The French and Indian War:
-A war fought between the colonies and British v.s The French and Native Americans |
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Shays Rebellion:
-The farmers were taxed on their land and they could not pay, so they lost their farms and rebelled |
Manifest Destiny
There are many things happening in this picture. One of them is the native Americans fleeing their land because white people are moving in because of the Indian Removal Act. In the bottom of the picture there are a few people with pick axes that represent Americans looking for the gold that was in the land that they took from native Americans. The carriages represent people moving into the new land in Georgia to look for gold. The people who are farming in the bottom right corner show that people are already moving into the new land right as they kick out the native Americans. The large angel in the dead center of the picture who looks to be help building something that looks like a telephone wire. |
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